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“Civilian” reaction to your gear?

What kind of reaction do you see/get when non-gearheads see or hear your systems? 
I have gotten the full spectrum- one person called my assembly of gear obnoxious (call me obnoxious, ok, but my gear? Fighting words!). Others have been politely  (and sometimes dismissively) curious; I’ve been asked if it’s as good as Bose (I usually say “close”); and some thought this level of music reproduction at home was not possible. Many have asked what does each “box” do. 
For the genuinely curious I tell them “sit hear” followed by “what would you like to hear”? I play their choice (thank you Qobuz) and invariably the expression on their is quite positive. 

zavato
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musicfan2349
317 posts
 

Most of my gear is in a big cabinet that's closed. Can't hide the Acoustats or ARC amp though. wink

"Those are speakers!?" "Those are tubes, right? Didn't know they still made those."

And one of my faves, women visitors while looking at my wife: "You let him have those??" Almost invariably, we're a happier couple than they are. Just sayin'...

A few years ago I was playing music for my visiting late father-in-law. He turned to me and said "I finally understand what the word 'stereo' means." I miss him!

Happy listening.

audiovicker
11 posts
 

Are those air purifiers?  That was the response of my woman’s friend.  She was asking about the speakers.  

jmalen123
252 posts
 

No one comes in my house that wouldn't appreciate my life's most prolonged relationship. I am mostly a hermit.

shtinkydog
838 posts
 

way back when i had the martin logan aerius i's, i would always get asked if they were heaters. 

mariddock
34 posts
 

I was told years ago that my Manepans were good looking room dividers.

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